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  1. AdamWilkes

    Hello and question regarding my renault 688 powered skidsteer

    Just to say that a Helicoil insert generally seems to make a fixture stronger than original in aluminium as the aluminium doesn't suffer the friction of tightening any more and the actual aluminium part has a larger surface area than new. The aluminium just sits there whilst the helicoil does...
  2. AdamWilkes

    steering Rack

    Could be it needs shimming some more under the saddle/slider that holds the rack up to the pinion from the steering column. Could be, but doesn't sound great if there really is that much wear - did you notice much slop in the steering wheel before this?
  3. AdamWilkes

    1978 r4 bits i could do with

    If the window knob is a stick-on one I can recommend Araldite Crystal clear epoxy resin. 'Glass glue' (super-glue) failed.
  4. AdamWilkes

    Fossicking in the garage.

    Other alternative is to cut the corner chunk of the rear door-frame(C-pillar)/floor/wheel-arch to access the chassis properly, then weld the lump back in properly after chassis repairs. Easier than a body-off but does require painting afterwards.
  5. AdamWilkes

    Hello and question regarding my renault 688 powered skidsteer

    The 'rocker hitting cover' noise is possibly exactly that - mine did that after I over-tightened the rocker cover a little. I think it may have squashed over the years, too - I loosened the bolts a little and noise went away :laughing:
  6. AdamWilkes

    SOLD Zenith 28IF; z05086 carburettor spares or repair £20

    Hi Trevin - sorry, it has sold now. It did not have an accelerator pump on it either.
  7. AdamWilkes

    Engine rotation

    And are you sure that the rotor arm is pressed down correctly in it's locator in the shaft?
  8. AdamWilkes

    Engine rotation

    If the distributor has been removed or lifted up for any reason, the pinion at the bottom of the distributor shaft may have moved a tooth or two where is meshes with the camshaft. If so, lift the distributor complete, and rotate it a bit to get it close to the No 1 position that you want...
  9. AdamWilkes

    4 Latas

    If the oil is coming from where the fuel pump connects to the block, the gasket isn't sealing. Try using some non-setting gasket sealant (Blue Hylomar etc) on both sides of the gasket and reinstall it - make sure the surfaces are very clean and smooth!
  10. AdamWilkes

    Engine rotation

    I'd reckon the starter motor would be correct! Are the HT leads plugged in to the correct spark-plugs? Is the flywheel timing mark the actual timing mark, or one for top-dead-centre?
  11. AdamWilkes

    Renault 4 GTL 1983 -upgrade panel warning lamps by led lamps

    Yes, they can be changed - try to get LED lamps that have the LEDs on the front, facing you. Do not replace the ignition (battery charging) light with LED as this is needed to start the alternator. Try: https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/dashboard-gauge-bulbs-1 It is possible that...
  12. AdamWilkes

    Seem sealer removal (R4 1971)

    You are correct - it is seam sealer. Scrape/cut/chisel is all I use to remove the stuff. Angle-grinder with wire-brush fitted might help, but is messy! Best of luck.
  13. AdamWilkes

    Foolishly trying to drive 300 miles after car has been largely unused for a year !

    The pump and tensioner should turn smoothly with no grittiness to feel - and no uneven-ness in feel. Tightening up the belt would have made the grip better (hence no squealing) and put lots more strain on the belt if either pump or tensioner were trying to stop it moving all the time!
  14. AdamWilkes

    Foolishly trying to drive 300 miles after car has been largely unused for a year !

    Worth checking the water pump too - they can seize.
  15. AdamWilkes

    Bleeding Brakes

    Sometimes the master cylinder can trap air if it's not filled & bled 'on the bench' - ie not on the car. I've needed to do this once - I made up some short brake pipes and crimped/soldered the ends shut then bled one master cylinder exit at a time, leaving the others blanked. piston was...
  16. AdamWilkes

    Battery Life

    Rule of thumb for me is 6 years if it's used regularly; much less if it is allowed to go flat.
  17. AdamWilkes

    Carburettor overheating

    I tried the petrol by-pass circuit to return warm petrol to the tank to no effect in the carb really; then I just fitted a pulsing electric fuel pump which only worked when the ignition was on but the engine not running (driven via a small relay using the ignition warning light I think)...
  18. AdamWilkes

    NOW SOLD: Front: Right Lower Ball Joint DELPHI TC332 Fits RENAULT vehicles; new; £7.90

    Front: Right Lower Ball Joint DELPHI TC332 Fits RENAULT - various vehicles; bought for my R4 F6 Condition is New. Last photo of ball joint is only to show joint shape & type - this box has not been opened. Also on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264846683915 FREE P&P Dispatched with Royal...
  19. AdamWilkes

    Renault 4 door-catch shims - used; two sizes, one LH, one RH £4

    Renault 4 door-catch shims - used; two sizes, one LH, one RH. One is approx 4mm thick, one is approx 1mm thick, unsure which one is LH or RH, please see photos to confirm. FREE P&P Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class.
  20. AdamWilkes

    Renault 4 1961-1972 R4, R4L, 4: OWNERS WORKSHOP MANUAL Autopress Ltd; used! £10.10

    Renault 4 1961-1972: R4, R4L, 4: OWNERS WORKSHOP MANUAL Autopress Ltd Autobook Models covered: Renault R4 1961-65 Renault R4L 747cc 1961-63 Renault R4L 845cc 1963-65 Renault 4 1965-72 Very used condition - complete with some pen marks, pencil notes from previous owners. Some knocks, folds...
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